In the evolving landscape of academic writing, originality underpins the principles of credibility and ethical research. Plagiarism—whether it’s intentional or accidental—can severely harm reputations, lead to academic misconduct, and even…

Defining plagiarism: when you present someone else’s work as your own, you are committing an act of fraud. The website plagiarism.org identifies ten most common types of plagiarism, and ranks them according to their severity: CLONE –…

In today’s interconnected world, academic publishing is no longer confined by borders. Editors often work with authors from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, many of whom speak English as a second or foreign language (ESL/EFL).…

Update: “Better late than never!” The proverb seems to be very relevant now with the new update on this plagiarism dispute that started long back in November 2017. The journal Scientific Reports has finally accepted its fault, stating its…

You can also listen to this article as an audio recording. Academic integrity is a serious issue in the research community. It ensures that the scientists remain dedicated to producing original research and ideas that lead to…